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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · 17d

Microsoft snuck in a "when you need it, it's great" feature in #SharePoint to open links in a new tab! In addition to Quick Links, Navigation, and Text, you can now open links in a new tab with the Button, Image, and Editorial Card web parts!

Decorative image showing boxes for Editorial Card, Button, and Images and a "new" icon. Shows the newest web parts that can be opened in a new tab.

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · 19d

I am looking forward to sharing some of the things I have learned about having a solo practice in the M365 space! And getting to share the “stage” with my friend @karuana.bsky.social!

Women in M365 Community @womeninm365.bsky.social · 19d

Join us on October 1st for the Women in M365 Meeting! This month we have two amazing women presenting,
@karuana.bsky.social and @susanhanley.bsky.social.
This is one that is not to be missed!

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70c130...

Introducing Knowledge Agent in SharePoint | Microsoft Community Hub

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · 23d

This is one of my favorite updates for #SharePoint content management! Of the many cool features, "improve my site" is a standout winner for me! Introducing Knowledge Agent in SharePoint | Microsoft Community Hub! 🦋 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/...

AI is reshaping how we work, with human and AI collaboration at the forefront of “Frontier Firm” working patterns. But your AI suite is only as powerful as...

Introducing the SharePoint Showcase blog series | Microsoft Community Hub

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣Here is a link to the new #SharePoint Showcase blog series that will help you stay in the know. Kicking off the series: how to build your first SharePoint agent. Practical, copy‑ready guidance + assets. Something to learn for everyone! → techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/...

Your one stop shop for the latest SharePoint updates!

Introducing the 12 winners of the 2025 Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards!

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Aug 19

It was a privilege to be a judge for the 2025 Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards. The winners were announced today! Learn more and see some inspiring screenshots in this post and in the full report. Congrats to the winners! www.steptwo.com.au/columntwo/wi...

Learn from the 2025 winners of the global awards, who have generously shared their great intranets and digital workplaces

www.steptwo.com.au

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Jun 26

Introducing the New #SharePoint Template Gallery | Microsoft Community Hub! 🦋 The most exciting thing about this post is at the bottom of the page: next up - tenant-wide shared templates. I have been waiting for this for SO long!!! techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/SPBlog/...

Introducing the New SharePoint Template Gallery | Microsoft Community Hub

We’re excited to introduce an exciting update to SharePoint with Modern Page Templates -now generally available to commercial customers worldwide!

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Jun 26

I typically use the new Link that gives you a URL. You can add metadata to the link by using Grid view. Not the same content type so it depends on your outcome goal, but you can definitely add the metadata and filter and sort and show the content in the highlighted content and other web parts.

Introducing Preview mode in SharePoint Pages and News | Microsoft Community Hub

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · May 21

I am super excited about going back to Dublin for #ESPC25! In addition to this session, I will be doing a full day tutorial about intranet information architecture to ensure your intranet is AI ready. I am looking forward to sharing and learning!

ESPC @espccommunity.bsky.social · May 21

✨ #ESPC25 Session: Elevate Your Intranet: Practical Present-Day Tips for a Future-Ready Platform
🎤 Speaker: @susanhanley.bsky.social

Transform your intranet with Microsoft 365! 🚀 #M365 #Intranet #AI #Copilot #DigitalWorkplace #TechTips

Find out more 👉 www.sharepointeurope.com/events/eleva...

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Stan Garfield @stangarfield.bsky.social · May 15

Advance Your Knowledge Management Outcomes with Communities of Practice by Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social & Rebecka Isaksson @bex-sthlm.bsky.social covers community management and includes details on using Microsoft Viva Engage. www.linkedin.com/posts/susanh...
#KM #KMers #KnowledgeManagement

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · May 13

If you mean the ones that people set up with Alert me, then yes.

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · May 13

Just noticed an important announcement for #SharePoint in the message center: Microsoft is retiring the SharePoint Alerts feature to modernize notifications. Gradual phase-out starting July 25, with complete removal by July 26. Transition to Power Automate or SharePoint Rules.

Microsoft is retiring the SharePoint Alerts feature to streamline and modernize user notifications. With Power Automate, organizations can benefit from an enhanced, versatile solution that goes beyond traditional alerts, offering seamless integration across Microsoft 365 services and more.

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · May 9

I am super excited to announce I'll be speaking at #ESPC25 in Dublin later this year. Check out the newly launched conference here: www.sharepointeurope.com/conference/s...

Speaker promotion for ESPC Dublin 25, December 1-4. Shows a photo of Dublin at night with the words Will you be there?

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Apr 15

This is a helpful feature to see how your pages and news will look on a mobile device! Especially important with flexible sections! Introducing Preview mode in #SharePoint Pages and News | Microsoft Community Hub! 🦋 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/SPBlog/...

We are excited to share that we are releasing Preview mode in SharePoint Pages and News. Preview mode can be used to understand how a page will look...

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Apr 8

“This has always been an incredible event—and this year, it’s more important than ever.”

#M365CON is where Copilot, community, and career growth come together. Join me for amazing content and face time with the people building the future of #Microsoft365
bsky.app/profile/m365...

Microsoft 365 Community Conference @m365con.bsky.social · Apr 4

#M365Con is the Ultimate Microsoft 365 Copilot Experience
Register Here: urlink.page.link/SccN
This year #M365Con is stacked with innovation and executive power—This year’s inspiring keynote messages by Jeff Teper, Jared Spataro, and Vasu Jakkal have been moved to the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Microsoft 365 Community Conference @m365con.bsky.social · Apr 1

Join Susan Hanley, expert information architect, for an insightful session on May 9th. Learn practical strategies for leveraging Microsoft 365 and Copilot to meet your knowledge management goals. Learn More: urlink.page.link/yUuy #M365Conf #Copilot #KnowledgeManagement

Microsoft 365 on LinkedIn: Join us May 6-8 for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference! Connect with…

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Microsoft 365 Community Conference @m365con.bsky.social · Mar 14

Join Susan Hanley, an expert information architect, for a full-day workshop on May 5th. Learn best practices for intranet information architecture to maximize the potential of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and AI. Learn More: urlink.page.link/etZS
#InformationArchitecture #Intranet

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Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Mar 8

The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is the place to be this May! Join top Microsoft experts and product makers in Las Vegas to see how AI is shaping the future of work. Don’t miss out-check out the details here! Use code HANLEY150 to save!👇 #M365Conf www.linkedin.com/posts/micros...

Join us May 6-8 for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference! Connect with hundreds of Microsoft executives, subject-matter experts, and product makers to unlock…

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Consumption-based pricing for SharePoint agents in Microsoft 365

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Mar 7

Here is a great summary of the pricing model that allows everyone to take advantage of Copilot agents in #SharePoint using the "pay as you go "model. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/SPBlog/...

Learn more about the pay-as-you-go pricing model as it relates to SharePoint agents in Microsoft 365. Last month, we introduced consumption-based pricing for...

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Feb 27

Check out some of the benchmarking reports on SharePoint and Viva Engage from SWOOP. There are some good examples www.swoopanalytics.com/sharepoint-b...

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Enter the Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Feb 20

It's time! Get some recognition for your #intranet and showcase your great work when you enter the 2025 Step Two Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards! Win a beautiful trophy! Entries close 18 April 2025. Learn how and get guidance here: www.steptwo.com.au/awards/enter/

Enter the 2025 Awards to get global recognition for your intranet, digital workplace or digital employee experience project!

www.steptwo.com.au

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Feb 10

Recent post in the Message Center has me so excited! Clickable document titles in #SharePoint document libraries (hopefully in more than just grid view)! There's more, but this is something that has long been on my wish list! It's the little things!

New commands and navigation in grid view: With these improvements, grid view includes several new commands and navigational options that previously were either missing or less intuitive:
• New commands: Create new items in grid view.
• Clickable document titles: Document and file titles in the grid are now clickable, making it easier to open items without leaving the grid.
• Folder navigation: Navigate in and out of folders from the grid view.

Susan Hanley @susanhanley.bsky.social · Jan 28

A3: I think the biggest challenge to using Copilot effectively is the knowledge required to write a good prompt. So much of what you get out is based on how you write the prompt. #CollabTalk